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CHAPTER 29

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The Aquadoms started moving eastwards. Flasks were distributed among the clan. In a state of trance, they had lost track of time. The sun was now high up in the sky, they all had come a long way and there was no sign of a larger-than-life beast following them.

The Delavors finally stopped before a mist covered area.

"I think we've reached. Beyond these still waters, a waterfall will join into Parafacia" announed Elena.

The Delavors pushed into the waters like giant ducklings and floated slowly over the waters, letting out soothing cries. It was like they were all happy to be in the cold waters. Newark's father began whistling a tune with the mist and the silence giving a very heaven-like ambience to the surroundings.

All of a sudden all the Delevors started yelping out in panic. Newark spotted a dark figure, in mid air, hiding in the blanket of mist. It suddenly made a swift movement blowing away the mist around it. The thing which unraveled, took Newark back to the dream which had started this journey. It was the same beast puffing out smoke from its nostrils.

The beast flapped its humongous wings. King Gerard was sitting on it, appearing very ant- like as compared to the giant beast. Countless other Shaders were right behind the beast.

"Today! The still waters will be colored red with your blood! " said King Gerard, his voice faintly echoing in the silence.

Newark's father laughed from somewhere behind, it was clear that the laugh was trying to hide his fear.

"My boy is really hungry! And he shall have your head right now!" said the King pointing at Newark, "For you dared to take my queen away from me".

Silence took over, as time waited for something to happen, "You may do what you wish to, but she's the woman I love and always will, till the end of time" Newark shouted back.

Newark felt Elena's hand on his waist. Time started moving like sand in an hour class as the beast started gliding towards Newark.

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Tommorow. Season finale of #StorySeptember. I hope you're reading.